
Your new cattle should be separated from the rest as a safety precision to reduce the spread of any diseases.


Make it a point that the pen has some quality hay on the floor for the cattle to rest on, and some clean water for them to drink since they will be thirsty from the journey. Once you have done this you can take them to their shelter pen. After you have off-loaded the cattle, first check them for any injuries which they may have got while being transported.Some farmers use whooping to direct cattle, this may work but you will find it harder to load them next time, since you just scare the cattle with the whoop. Being transported can be a stressful experience for livestock, so when you are off-loading the cattle try to do it in a quiet manner.To avoid that from happening just spread some soil on the floor. The floor should not be slippery causing the livestock to slip and fall. If you will be using your own trailer to transport your cattle you should make it a point that the inside of the trailer is clean so to reduce the chances of the transmission diseases.These are signs of that the livestock is sick and the illness can be passed on to the other cattle, or even worse humans. Cattle with swollen legs or joints and mucus coming out of their nose should be avoided at all costs.And should move around freely and walk straight. Their body has to be fully rounded and not hollowed out. They should breathe regular and smooth, with no coughing. To determine if your cattle are healthy their eyes should be bright, alert and free of any discharge. When purchasing your cattle try to only get healthy livestock.

Your cattle will require large grazing areas that is well fenced, a strong corral, clean loafing, some pasture and shelter.
